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MINUTES OF THE 739 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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The 739 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third-floor
conference room at City Hall on Thursday, November 9, 2017; it was called to order
by Chairperson Jim Policelli. At 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Jim Policelli, Gordon Draper, John Katers, Gordon St. John, Joel
Turbiak, Rebekah Farabaugh, and Jim Keller; Livonia Police Sergeant Brian Leigh; and City
Engineer Todd Zilincik.
VISITORS: Michael Judge & Jeffrey Peer - Hidden Pines subdivision
Patti & Phil Michaelson - Yale & Parkdale streets
Brandon Hayes- representing Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering
Agenda Item 1: The minutes of the October 12, 2017, meeting was reviewed.
A motion to approve the minutes as written was made by Commissioner Draper. With support
from Commissioner Farabaugh, it was approved by unanimous vote that:
17-250 RESOLVED, the minutes of the October 12, 2017, meeting were approved as
written.
Agenda Item 2: Follow up to last month’s discussion with residents nearby the Yale and
Parkdale intersections, section 32.
Previously this year on August 25, a traffic collision with property damage occurred at the
intersection of Yale and Parkdale precipitating the residents to come to the traffic commission to
request “Stop” signs. Once data was obtained from the Police Department, the findings were
presented to the residents requesting the commissions’ assistance. The residents of the area were
still not satisfied with the data and requested further information. The Engineering department
retained Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineers to conduct an independent study. Upon the completion
of the study the results were discussed with the commission at the meeting with a representative
of the firm on hand to answer questions. (See attachment.)
After the presentation concluded, Commissioner Farabaugh offered a motion to take no further
action on this issue and with support from Commissioner Turbiak, it was decided by unanimous
vote that:
17-251 RESOLVED, no further action to be taken on the “Stop” sign issue at Yale
and Parkdale streets.
The Commission took time to thank Brandon & the firm for their diligence and efforts.
Agenda Item 3: Hidden Pines subdivision traffic issue, section 10.
Michael Judge, Hidden Pines Association president, reports that traffic turning from Seven Mile
eastbound to go southbound on Merriman will cut through the subdivision and often speed down
the thoroughfare to get there. Additionally, the queue line for the left turn from northbound
Merriman to westbound Seven Mile sees the same type of scenario. The residents have also
commented that traffic is ignoring the bus stop signals in the morning and afternoon during
pickup/drop-off of students. The chief concern of the residents is the children in the
neighborhood getting injured or killed with excessive speed of the traffic. Sgt. Leigh noted that
the police department will increase patrols in and around the area especially during the bus stop
times. Sgt. Leigh reported that over five hours of patrol in that area three citations were issued.
Agenda Item 4: Stop signage in Windridge Village subdivision, section 4.
Commissioner Turbiak presented 12 intersections, majority of which have stop signage that
could potentially be upgraded to another form of control. With the amount of intersections in
question, the commission agreed to study 3 intersections per month until all 12 have been re-
examined. Additionally, data from the 12 intersections needs to be pulled, or if none exists,
collected. The first crossings that will be examined are Stamford and Pollyanna, Carl and
Stamford, and Stamford and Fonville.
Roundtable Discussion
Commissioner Draper reported that SMB Estates Neighborhood Association might visit the
commission meeting in the future to determine feasibility of some “No Parking” signs at that
intersection.
Chairperson Policelli noted that an e-mail was sent regarding a new installation sign in the
Burton Hollow Sub at Riverside drive and Six Mile road. A resident was concerned with the
sign being higher than the old one, the area being dark and that the new sign was no longer
reflective so someone potentially could crash into the sign. Chairman Policelli responded to the
individuals concerns.
Additionally, the Annual Report for the Traffic Commission was written and filed.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Katers and supported by
Commissioner St. John at 9:00 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, December 14, 2017, at City Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Keller
Recording Secretary